I have dedicated the last 12 years of my career to Scripps Clinic where I have functioned as a hospital based Certified Nurse Midwife. I am eager to transition back in to a position that would allow me to return to full-scope practice. I have spent 16 years mastering the art of collaborating with physicians, nurses, families and patients to create a safe and nurturing environment which allows for a greater probability for good outcomes to occur. I have learned to be skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges. I am excited to become part of a team that is committed to providing stellar care for our patients and their families.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Nurse Midwife
Scripps Clinic
San Diego, CA
09.2012 - Current
Provide care to pregnant women throughout the antepartum, intrapartum and postpartum phases of pregnancy, including but not limited to vaginal birth and cesarean first assist.
Coordinate overall patient care with specialists, physicians and other departments and ancillary staff.
Analyze test results and examination information to diagnose medical condition of patient.
Administer therapy, prescribe medication, and specialized medical care to treat and prevent illnesses, disease, or injury.
Educate women on birth options and strategies to best maximize positive outcomes.
Efficiently manage and triage outpatients.
Consistently assess patients' physical and psychosocial responses to treatment plans for progress towards care goals, while demonstrating cultural awareness.
Trained and mentored CNM students.
Educate mothers and families on post-delivery health to optimize postpartum success.
Assist parents in coping with miscarriages, terminations, stillbirths and neonatal deaths
Identify complications in pregnant women or laboring mothers and notified medical doctors to obtain speedy and effective care.
Certified Nurse Midwife
Women's Specialist's Of New Mexico
Albuquerque, NM
04.2007 - 07.2012
Provided healthcare to women throughout the lifespan focusing on women's health care needs including annual exams, contraception, diagnosing and treating women's health problems, and providing some primary care in a clinical setting.
Provided care to pregnant women throughout the antepartum, intrapartum and postpartum phases of pregnancy, including but not limited to vaginal birth and cesarean first assist.
Coordinated overall patient care with specialists, physicians and other departments and ancillary staff.
Analyzed test results and examination information to diagnose medical condition of patient.
Administered therapy, prescribe medication, and specialized medical care to treat and prevent illnesses, disease, or injury.
Educated women on birth options and strategies to best maximize positive outcomes.
Efficiently managed and triaged outpatients.
Consistently assessed patients' physical and psychosocial responses to treatment plans for progress towards care goals, while demonstrating cultural awareness.
Trained and mentored CNM students.
Educated mothers and families on post-delivery health to optimize postpartum success.
Assisted parents in coping with miscarriages, terminations, stillbirths and neonatal deaths
Identified complications in pregnant women or laboring mothers and notified medical doctors to obtain speedy and effective care.
Obstetrics Registered Nurse
UC San Diego
San Diego, CA
08.2003 - 05.2007
Worked closely with doctors and midwives in coaching pregnant women through childbirth and post-natal recovery.
Supported physicians in both planned and emergency Cesarean section procedures.
Responded to emergency situations such as pre-eclampsia, early labor and fetal distress.
Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
Education
Master of Science - Midwifery
San Diego State University
San Diego, CA
05.2007
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of New Mexico
Albuquerque, NM
05.2002
Skills
Women's Healthcare throughout the lifespan
Prenatal Care
Labor and Delivery care
Postpartum Care
Cesarean Section Assist
Contraception counseling
Limited Bedside Ultrasound
Complex Problem-Solving
Bilingual (Spanish)
Certification
American Midwifery Certification Board 2007-Present
Registered Nurse (State of California) 2002-present